How to Advertise to Be a Tutor
Being a tutor can be an extremely gratifying and challenging job that can be done as a full time service or on the side as supplemental income. Finding avenues for tutoring services seems easy; however, some people don't have the slightest idea where to advertise their tutoring services. Follow some steps to determine the best markets in which to advertise your tutoring skills and put your teaching skills to good use.
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Instructions
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Determine what kind of tutoring services you want to offer. This decision should be based on your expertise. If you are an English student and horrible at math, then steer clear of algebra tutoring.
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Make a flyer on your computer that outlines your tutoring services in as few words as possible. Outline your educational experience, what services you are offering and your contact information.
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Prepare a resume that lists your educational backgrounds and tutoring experience to give to potential clients. Your resume should be professional and show your expertise. Determine a rate for your services. Check around to find out what other tutors are offering and charge less until you establish a client base.
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Visit local high schools and middle schools and inquire with the main office about advertising your tutoring services. Typically schools have a bulletin board or some sort of informational hub where tutors can be sought by students in need. Get permission to post your flyer before leaving it or else it could be removed by school officials.
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Make a list of local college or community college campuses around your area that you can visit to leave your flyers for more information. Post your information on college bulletin boards, particularly in those buildings dedicated to the specific tutelage you are offering. For example if you are looking into math tutoring, post the bulk of your flyers in the primary math building.
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Visit college dorms and even fraternity and sorority houses and advertise your services as you will most likely get a fair amount of business from these students. Visit PTA meetings and even student athletic associations to advertise to a wider variety of possible clients.
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Apply to work with an online tutoring agency to give your services more clout and professional merit. This job will help to bring in more students, since parents want to ensure their children are in knowledgeable hands.
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Tips & Warnings
Make your flyer simple yet attention grabbing. Use bold colors and easy to read fonts so that potential clients will not have to strain to know what you are advertising.
Advertise using word of mouth, since it is one of the quickest and easiest ways to establish a strong clientèle.
Develop a website so that people can visit and learn more about your services and expertise.
